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2011 Map of Morrison

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Morrison
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

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Red Rocks Amphitheater sits at the geological transition where the high plains meet the Front Range, flanked by massive sandstone formations like Creation Rock and Ship Rock. This landscape is defined by the prominent North-South Hogback and Dinosaur Ridge, which separate the suburban expansion of Lakewood from the canyons to the west. The 2011 survey shows a dense network of residential developments such as Crestview Villa and Green Mountain Village pressing against the preserved natural space of Bear Creek Lake Park.

Water management is central to the area's development, evidenced by the Bear Creek Dam, Soda Lakes, and irrigation infrastructure like the Ward Canal and Agricultural Ditch. History and industry are represented by the Colorado School of Mines Tunnel near Golden and the Heberison Pit to the south. Local heritage is further anchored by several burial grounds, including Golden Cemetery and Morrison Cemetery, and the historic Lariat Loop Rd climbing toward Lookout Mountain.